The ceremony benches beneath the great live oak beside the lake
A bride on the wooden dock over the lake, framed by oaks and Spanish moss
The white timber pavilion glowing at sunset
A couple silhouetted against a golden sunset in the field
The barn glowing with string lights after dark
A sparkler send off outside the barn at night
Wend Hollow, Calder Vale

Two barns, one lake.

A wedding on a private 42 acre working ranch. Come see which barn is yours.

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Vows under the great oak
The invitation

Some places you book. Ours you fall for.

Fifty acres of oaks, open field, and a quiet lake, with two barns made for first dances. One opens to the fields and the sunset. One sits on the water, under a great live oak.

We are a working ranch, not a wedding factory. When you reach out, you reach the people who run the ranch, and we still answer the phone.

A couple beneath the great oak beside the lake
42Acre private ranch
2Barns, one lake
220Guests, larger barn
3Ceremony spots
A couple at sunset in the open field
Golden hour

The field holds the light until the very last minute.

The two barns

Come see which one's yours.

A reception set beneath the open air pavilion
01 · The larger barn

Harrow Meadow

Seats up to220 guests
Essentials from$4,500

Our larger barn, set among the open fields, with room for a big celebration and the sunset behind it.

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A lakeside ceremony under the great oak, lanterns lining the aisle
02 · On the water

Kestrel Water

SettingOn the lake
Essentials from$4,500

Our barn on the water, under the great oak, for couples who want the lake in every photo.

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Rain or shine

If it rains, the plan is ready.

We are a working ranch, so we know weather. Your rain plan is designed, not improvised: the same aisle and the same benches, set under the open-sided pavilion with the sky just beyond it. Both barns are covered, and Harrow Meadow seats up to 220.

The ceremony lawn under the great oak in fair weather, benches in rows along a centred aisle.
Fair: the oak lawn
The same ceremony set inside the open-sided pavilion, benches along a centred aisle, rain falling beyond.
Rain: the pavilion
Night falls

Stay for the whole evening.

One barn, one view, three kinds of light as the evening arrives.

The barn exterior at golden hour, long warm light across the field.
Golden hour

The photographs, while the field glows.

The same view at blue hour, the sky deep blue and the first lights glowing in the barn.
Blue hour

The toasts, as the barn lights come up.

The same view after dark, string lights and warm windows lit across the barn.
Lights on

The dance floor, under the string lights.

Films & reels

See the day in motion.

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The pavilion at dusk with guests and warm light
As the light drops

Dinner under the oaks, and a sky that does the decorating.

Your season

Which light is yours?

The grass, the lake and the light change with the year. Pick a season to see the ranch in it, then check dates.

The great oak and the lake in spring, fresh green grass and soft light on the water.
March to May

A green spring

Fresh grass, soft light on the lake, and evenings that run long and gold.

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The great oak and the lake in summer, full green fields under a bright sky.
June to August

A bright summer

Full green fields, big afternoon skies, and a warm evening that lingers.

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The great oak and the lake in fall, golden grass and amber trees beyond the water.
September to November

A golden fall

Amber in the trees around the lake, softer light, and cooler evenings.

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The great oak and the lake in winter, pale grass and a clear low light over the water.
December to February

A clear winter

Clear, mild days and a low, clean light over the lake. Cool, clear days made for a long outdoor afternoon.

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The barn interior glowing with string lights at night
After dark

String lights, a full floor, and a send off under the stars.

In their own words

Loved, sample by sample.

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The day ran gently and nothing felt rushed. The team handled every detail quietly, which left us room to relax and simply be there for every moment.

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Plan your day

Easy to reach. Easy to choose.

Sorrel BarnMillrace, Wend Hollow, Calder ValeThe ranch

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Choose your season
June to August

Lush green summers

Warm and humid, with dramatic afternoon skies and short showers that clear by evening. The ranch is at its greenest, and both barns are covered, so a passing storm is part of the charm.

Typical high to low88 to 70°F
The feelWarm, humid, green
Air qualityTypically good
Average high by month, °FAir quality, typical: Good (sample)
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